Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
you can see what image you are placing.
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Position the loaded graphics cursor near the upper-left corner of the artboard, and
click to place the image.
Tip
The X on a selected image indicates that the image is linked (with edges
showing, View > Show Edges).
The image appears on the artboard, with the upper-left corner of the image where you
clicked. The image is 100% of its original size. You could also have dragged with the
loaded graphics cursor to size the image as you placed it. Notice in the Control panel
that, with the image selected, you see the words “Linked File,” indicating that the image
is linked to its source file, together with other information about the image.
Transforming a placed image
You can duplicate and transform placed images just as you do other objects in an Illustrator
file. Unlike vector artwork, you need to consider the resolution of the raster image content in
your document, since raster images without enough resolution may not print correctly.
Working in Illustrator, if you make an image smaller, the resolution of the image increases. If
